Energy Management Articles
Amazon Increases European Rail and Sea Transportation by 50%
Amazon has partnered with European carriers to move products via more than 100 rail lanes and 300 sea routes to increase the number of customer deliveries and inventory transfers, which also lowers carbon emissions by almost 50%.
ExxonMobil Boosts Emissions Investments
ExxonMobil will pursue over $20 billion in lower emissions opportunities through 2027, up $3 billion.
The State of Decarbonization: A Closer Look at the Commercial Sector
In this final special addendum to Smart Energy Decisions' State of Decarbonization Report, A Closer Look at the Commercial Sector, we dive deeper into survey results from representatives of these operators who appear to be less advanced in setting emissions reduction goals than their peers.
Virgin Islands Add Battery Storage
The installment of battery energy storage solutions (BESS) in six solar parks across the U.S. Virgin Islands has begun. The solar array and BESS will boost the islands' decarbonization efforts by fulfilling 30% of its energy consumption through renewable sources.
Weekend Reads: Texas is Going Green; Can Oysters Really Store Carbon?
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Humana Aims for 55% Emissions Reduction
Health insurance company Humana announced its commitment to reducing GHG emissions by 54.6 percent by 2032 from a 2019 base year.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Electrify Bus Fleet
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) in Charlotte, North Carolina announced the initial deployment of three electrified school buses and three chargers.
ASICS Distribution Center Installs Second Solar Rooftop
ASICS, an athletic design and manufacturing company, has installed a second solar rooftop at its Byhalia Distribution Center in Byhalia, Mississippi.
Solar Posts 35% Jump in Q3 2023
The U.S. solar industry posted a 35% year-over-year increase in the third quarter of 2023 with the addition of 6.5 GW of new electric generating capacity. This increase is attributed, in part, to the implementation of federal clean energy policies.
Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization: Part 2
Part 1 of IMT's "Unintended Consequences & Potential Solutions of Building Decarbonization" uncovered the effects of these efforts on community-based organizations and local governments. In Part 2 of this series, Giulianna Di Lauro explores potential solutions to these unintended harms. Spoiler alert: community leadership is the key!
Michigan to Convert State Fleet to ZEVs
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed an executive order to begin converting vehicles owned and used by the state to zero-emission vehicles.
Pilot Travel Centers Open New EV Charging Locations
Pilot Travel Centers LLC, General Motors, and EVgo Inc announced the first 17 locations of their national electric vehicle fast charging network are open for business.
66% of Toyota and Lexus Models Now Offer Electric Options
Sixty-six percent of Toyota and Lexus models available for purchase in North America now have an electrified option, with more on the way.
Pearl Crop Inc. to Build 2.2 MW Commercial Solar Project
Pearl Crop, Inc., a food processing company with facilities spanning central California. announced a design build agreement for a 2.2 MWdc commercial solar project.
Ford Pro Partners for 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030
Ford Pro, the Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, announced plans to partner with Xcel Energy to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging ports in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. by 2030.
Russell Reynolds Associates Commits to 55% Cut in Business Travel Emissions
Russell Reynolds Associates, a global leadership advisory firm, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated its goals to achieve net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2050.
Oceaneering Prioritizes Decarbonization Opportunities
Oceaneering International, Inc., a global technology company, announced it has assessed its GHG inventory and prioritized certain decarbonization opportunities to achieve short- and mid-term activity-based carbon reduction targets.
Evaluating Carbon Offsets
Not all carbon offsets are created equal, and we need to evaluate them for credibility. Some ways to describe the value that high-quality offsets bring include additionality, permanence, and risk of leakage. In this blog, NRG dives further into how offset projects are evaluated as a credible tool in a company’s ongoing efforts to reduce, avoid, and offset greenhouse gas emissions.
EPA Announces Ruling on Methane Pollution Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a ruling that serves to significantly cut methane and other harmful pollutants from the oil and natural gas industry, including those from hundreds of thousands of nationwide sources.
Wolters Kluwer Receives SBTi Approval
Wolters Kluwer announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved its near-term science-based emissions reduction targets.
Cemex Reaches 1,000 Lower-Carbon Truck Milestone
Cemex announced its global fleet now has over 1,000 heavy-duty trucks powered by lower-carbon fuels.
Rio Tinto Adds Solar in Queensland
As part of Rio Tinto's global decarbonization strategy and ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, a 12.4MW solar farm with battery storage will be built at its Pacific bauxite, alumina, and aluminum operations.
SSA Terminals Adds Zero-Emissions Electric Tractors
A Port of Long Beach container terminal, SSA Terminals, unveiled a fleet of 33 new human-operated zero-emissions battery-electric yard tractors to replace cargo-handling machines that used traditional gasoline and diesel.
Understanding Carbon Offsets
Climate change has become increasingly front of mind, with many organizations looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and limit their impact on the environment. This blog from NRG explores one "tool in the toolkit" - the purchase and use of carbon offsets, which allow organizations to offset their greenhouse gas emissions by supporting a variety of sustainable projects.
Volvo Seeks to Lower Each Car's Emissions by 75%
Volvo Cars plans to reduce CO2 emissions per car by 75% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline.
Ascend Reaches GHG Abatement Goal
Ascend Performance Materials began operating a new thermal reduction unit (TRU) that will eliminate over 98% of the GHG emissions tied to adipic acid production in Pensacola, Florida.
Ashland Receives SBTi Validation
Ashland Inc. received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its GHG emissions reduction targets.
Capstone Copper Corp. Lowers Emissions
Capstone Copper announced its total energy use rose by 12% due to increases in both fuel (13%) and electricity (11%) use due to the increased need for fuel for capital projects and electricity for its new facilities.
Weekend Reads: Portugal Runs on Renewables for 6 Days; Detroit Debuts First US Wireless Charging Road
It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:
Music Industry Launches Climate Collective
Music companies Universal Music Group, Sony Music Group and Warner Music Group announced the establishment of the Music Industry Climate Collective (“MICC”).
